§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many persons, and of what grade or level, have been seconded to(a) the European Commission and (b) UK REP.
§ Mr. MatesFrom 1984 to the present time the Northern Ireland civil service has seconded the following officers to the European Commission:
- 1 at Unified Grade 5 level (Assistant Secretary)
- 4 at Unified Grade 7 level (Principal)
- 1 at Deputy Principal level (equivalent to Senior Executive Office)
- 2 at Administration Trainee level
- 1 Senior Agricultural Economist
- 1 Principal Statistician
- 1 Principal Economist
- 1 Industrial Accountant
- 1 Veterinary Officer
There has also been the following secondments to the office of the United Kingdom representative:
- 2 at Unified Grade 7 level (Principal)
- 1 at Deputy Principal level (equivalent to Senior Executive Officer)